Space Force sticks to plan for 3 high-value launch providers through 2028

Space Force sticks to plan for 3 high-value launch providers through 2028
Space Force sticks to plan for 3 high-value launch providers through 2028

Interested companies have until Dec. 15 to respond to the service’s dual requests for proposals: one for the critical, high-dollar NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 launches; and the other for Lane 1 small launches.

Space Force Expands Commercial Launch Services Pool

Space Force Expands Commercial Launch Services Pool
Space Force Expands Commercial Launch Services Pool

The OSP-4 contract vehicle targets both mature launch providers and emerging companies approximately one year from being launch capable, according to SMC.

AFRL Tests Launch Tech For ‘Austere’ Sites

AFRL Tests Launch Tech For ‘Austere’ Sites
AFRL Tests Launch Tech For ‘Austere’ Sites

ABL’s planned timeline would see the vehicle integration of the RS-1 this quarter, with a test launch in the third quarter of this year and the first commercial launch sometime after the end of the year.